G-III Apparel Group

Technical Designer | DKNY Handbags

G-III Apparel Group

Reporting to: VP of Design

Brand/Product Focus: DKNY Handbags

Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

Success Profile:

The Technical Designer manages the product lifecycle from sketch through pre-production. Creates and updates Tech Packs for all handbags. Works collaboratively with Design to update measurements and ensures construction and production is accurate and on calendar to meet all established deadlines.

Key Accountabilities:

• Product Lifecycle Management: Manage product lifecycle from sketch through pre-production through approval; Collaborate with Design and Production on handbag development in order to create cost effective styles
• Technical Specification: Generate computerized technical specification packages; Review and evaluate samples for spec, pattern, shape, and construction; Consult with Designers to work through complicated handbag construction to establish fit; collaborate with Design to update measurements and specifications for the tech pack
• Systems: Use PLM systems; Gerber Yunique PLM or equivalent
• Communication: Communicate with overseas offices and vendors to identify and resolve issues with garment construction and production; Create and manages WIP report for development tracking and garment delivery
• Corrections and Approvals: Utilize digital photos, technical sketches, detailed instructions and comments from Fitting to communicate corrections; Approve handbag for production or reject sample and schedule follow-up Fitting
• Testing: Request Factory and Mill testing for fabric, leather, etc; Verify fabric quality; Confirm product care and content
• Reporting: Create and manage WIP (Work In Progress) reports
• Trim Management: Organize and maintain seasonal trim card library

Education and Experience:

• 4+ years of Technical Design experience in a SKU intensive environment, required
• College degree, or equivalent professional work experience, required

Skills and Behaviors:

• Proven expertise in Handbag Technical Design, specs and patterns
• Working knowledge of PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Excel
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with critical attention to detail
• Confident, engaging verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated to work in a high energy environment at the speed of fashion with ever-changing priorities
• Ability to work independently and work to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with other departments as well as vendors and other overseas offices

The pay range for this position is: $80,000- 90,000 per year.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.